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Q477CVN

1984 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle6,189 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ477CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017
Fail 29 Aug 2017

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both rear (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector missing both rear (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements both rear (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

some electrical connectors are exposed but not due to damage or deterioration. Recommed electrical tape or heat shrink to protect

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?

Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 20
wheel bearing has excessive play 18
Stop lamp not working 17
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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Q477CVN is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 6,189 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q477CVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q477CVN registered?

Q477CVN is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 13 June 1984.

Is Q477CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q477CVN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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